Public Works

The 2018 Homer Comprehensive Plan serves as a 10-year extension and revision of the 2008 Comprehensive plan. The 2018 plan covers many areas of  concern for the City of Homer, including the threats related to climate change. 

Other sustainability concerns addressed include:

• Careful land use and planning in the face of increased population growth
• Responsible stormwater management
• shoreline protection and bluff erosion prevention

Below is the full comprehensive plan available for download. 

A story map to highlighting the climate action history by the City of Homer was created by intern, Catherine Barrie. This story map is easily navigable and provides plenty of resources to help one understand how the climate crisis is effecting the City of Homer. 

Barrie wants to thank Aaron and everyone who supported her during this project; and a special shout-out to Aaron's dog, Atigun. 

In 2007 Homer's mayor, James C. Hornaday and a Global Warming Task Force formed by city council helped establish a thorough plan to address climate change at the local level. 

The plan focuses on energy use and greenhouse emissions generated by city operations and establishes goals and strategies for their reduction.

Environmental sustainability and climate change have been concerns in Homer for at least two decades and continue to be important issues of increasing priority.  The City of Homer and its' different departments continue to plan for and act on  sustainability issues that include stormwater management and green infrastructure, non-motorized transportation, and climate action. Below you can find more information on the city's efforts, as well as ways to get involved in local sustainability efforts. 

Right-of-Ways and easements are used by the City to maintain roadways and to access water ways and utilities.  Blocking right-of-ways interferes with the Public Works Department's ability to efficiently clear roads, keep traffic flowing and to service utilities.  Please keep things like vehicles, fences, gardens and snow removal out of the right of way.

Ordinance 22-40 prohibits obstruction and encroachments of the right-of-way and easements and makes obstructing city services a finable offense under Homer City Code General Penalty Chapter 1.16.

• How to Pay City of Homer Utility Bill
• How to Apply for a Permit

Contact Us:
Public Works - 3575 Heath Street - Homer, AK, 99603
Phone: 907-235-3170
Fax:  907-235-3145

Dates and Schedule
Water system flushing started in May and will continue through October 2024. 

Areas Affected
Flushing will be systematically conducted throughout the city, including residential and commercial areas. During this period, please note that your water supply may experience temporary discoloration or a slight drop in pressure.

This is an informative story map summarizing the progress and recommendations of Alaska’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP). A CAP provides a dynamic framework for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and developing climate change mitigation and resiliency strategies. Since its implementation in 2007, Homer has used its CAP as a personalized roadmap for making informed decisions regarding environmental matters.